Getting your exam results soon? Here’s everything you need to know before results day 2024.
When Is Results Day 2024?
UK exam results will be released on different days depending on the qualification. These are the current dates for 2024 UK results days:
- SQA results day is 6th August 2024
- T Level results day is 15th August 2024
- A Level results day is 15th August 2024
- BTEC National results day is 15th August 2024
- BTEC First/Tech results day is 22nd August 2024
- GCSE results day is 22nd August 2024
- IGCSE results day is 13th or 22nd August 2024, depending on the exam board.
What to expect on results day
On results day, you’ll likely go to your school or college to collect your results. You may also be able to view them online or request that they are mailed to you. It is best to check with your school/college before results day to check how they will provide your results.
When you collect your results your friends and teachers will also be there. You’ll get an envelope of paper that shows the grades you received for the subjects you studied. We recommend that you look at your results at the school/college so that you can talk to a teacher/careers advisor or school careers advisor if you have any questions or concerns.
Read: Ways to stay calm and reduce anxiety the day before results day
What to do if you don’t get the grades
If you don’t receive the grades you hoped for, don’t panic! No matter what grades you get, you will always have options.
You may still be able to do your chosen next step, but you also may need to look at other options. Speak to a teacher/careers advisor or call your chosen college/university to discuss things further.
If you’re hoping to go to university but didn’t get the required grades, you may still be able to get a place through clearing. Visit UCAS for more information about how clearing works and how to get in touch. Read: Can you get into university with low grades?
If you’re unhappy with your grades or you think there is a problem, speak to a teacher or member of staff who will be able to help you with what comes next. You may be able to retake your exam or appeal your grades to have them graded again.
Results Day Resources For Students
Need help with your results and next steps? Your teachers are the best people to speak to, but they’re not the only people here to help.
The results day hub has more information about preparing for results day, your options, and how to find support.
Contact your careers service to speak to a trained career advisor about your results and options. Here is where you can get in touch:
- England: National Careers Service on 0800 100 900
- Wales: Careers Wales on 0800 548 0844
- Scotland: Skills Development Scotland on 0808 100 1000
- Northern Ireland: Careers Service Northern Ireland on 0300 200 7820
Some of these career services also provide email details and web chat services. However, calling on results day may be more timely.
Key things to remember
- Your grades on results day do not define you. If you did get the grades you wanted, then congratulations. If you didn’t, don’t lose hope – you still have plenty of options to continue your studies or get into work. You also have teachers to help you so make use of their help when you see your exam results!
- Don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone has a different journey and different goals. Just because you’re doing something different to someone else, it doesn’t mean it’s the wrong thing. If it’s the best step for you and you want to do it, then that’s all that matters.
- Celebrate your hard work. You’ve worked hard and kept going through what was likely a stressful time. Make some fun plans to celebrate getting your exam results.
Top tips from Youth Ambassadors
Our volunteer Youth Ambassadors have been through results day too. Here are their top tips and things to consider about results day:
- Sometimes perceived setbacks are actually steps forward!
- Don’t compare yourself to other people and just focus on your journey, and how you can keep progressing.
- Have a plan in advance (maybe something with friends) to help you feel less worried
- Try and stay off social media on the run up and on the day to help relax your nerves
- Try and relax – you’ve done your best, it’s all you can do!
